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Shota Yamada
JPNMenBirth dateDec 6, 1987
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Shota Yamada is a Japan long-distance runner, born on December 6, 1987. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:59.27 in the 5000m, 29:02.84 in the 10000m, 1:02:56 in the Semi, 2:15:46 in the Marathon and 1:00:39 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Key facts
Half Marathon
1:02:56
10 000 m
29:02.84
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:56, 10 000 m 29:02.84, 2023 season best 2:33:12 (Aug 27, 2023) · Last competition: Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo, Aug 27, 2023, 2:33:12 · 38 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:33:12 | - | Aug 27, 2023 | ↓ | Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:25.49 | - | Jul 2, 2022 | ↓ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 13:59.27 | - | Dec 6, 2020 | ↓ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2020 | 10000m | 29:14.72 | - | Nov 21, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:03:40 | - | Feb 10, 2019 | ↑ | All-Japan Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:13.71 | - | Jul 4, 2018 | ↓ | Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2018 | 10000m | 29:17.88 | - | Jul 7, 2018 | ↑ | Kitami (JPN) |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:18:59 | - | Mar 4, 2018 | ↓ | Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:25.34 | - | Jul 13, 2017 | ↓ | Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 29:32.50 | - | Jul 6, 2017 | ↑ | Fukagawa (JPN) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:05:29 | - | Feb 5, 2017 | ↑ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:06.99 | - | May 7, 2016 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 14:01.73 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↓ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 29:17.56 | - | May 23, 2015 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:06:17 | - | Jan 18, 2015 | ↑ | Chiba (JPN) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:00.98 | - | May 30, 2014 | ↓ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:23:16 | - | Apr 21, 2013 | ↓ | Nagano (JPN) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:04:14 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | ↑ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:15:46 | - | Dec 16, 2012 | ↓ | Hofu (JPN) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 29:19.91 | - | Nov 26, 2011 | ↑ | Hachioji (JPN) |
| 2011 | 30Kilometr | 1:35:01 | - | Feb 27, 2011 | - | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 14:17.38 | - | Sep 26, 2010 | ↓ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 29:02.84 | - | Nov 20, 2010 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:02:56 | - | Mar 21, 2010 | ↑ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2009 | 20Kilometr | 1:00:39 | - | Oct 17, 2009 | - | Tachikawa (JPN) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:03:57 | - | Mar 9, 2008 | ↑ | Kyoto (JPN) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 14:09.53 | - | May 26, 2007 | ↓ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 29:27.15 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:05:54 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | ↑ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2005 | 400mH | 52.57 | - | Oct 23, 2005 | - | - |
2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:33:12 | - | Aug 27 | Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo |
2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:25.49 | - | Jul 2 | 297th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
2020
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:59.27 | - | Dec 6 | 282nd Nittadai(NSSU) Distance Meet, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
10000m | 29:14.72 | - | Nov 21 | 84th Heisei Kokusai University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Konosu |
5000m | 14:02.92 | - | Nov 15 | 281st Nittadai(NSSU) Distance Meet, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
2019
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:40 | - | Feb 10 | All-Japan Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships |
2018
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:17.88 | - | Jul 7 | Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami |
5000m | 14:13.71 | - | Jul 4 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
Marathon | 2:18:59 | - | Mar 4 | Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon |
2017
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:25.34 | - | Jul 13 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
10000m | 29:32.50 | - | Jul 6 | Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa |
Semi | 1:05:29 | - | Feb 5 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2016
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:06.99 | - | May 7 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
5000m | 14:15.00 | - | Apr 2 | Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto |
2015
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:01.73 | - | May 30 | Tokyo Setagaya Time Trials, Tokyo |
10000m | 29:17.56 | - | May 23 | Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:14.23 | - | May 9 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
Semi | 1:06:17 | - | Jan 18 | Chiba Marine Half Marathon, Chiba |
2014
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:05.09 | - | Dec 7 | Yokohama |
5000m | 14:02.31 | - | Oct 4 | Tokyo Setagaya Time Trials, Tokyo |
5000m | 14:06.91 | - | Jul 6 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
5000m | 14:12.90 | - | Jun 15 | Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:00.98 | - | May 30 | Tokyo Setagaya Time Trials, Tokyo |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:23:16 | - | Apr 21 | Nagano Commemorative Marathon, Nagano |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:46 | - | Dec 16 | Hofu Marathon, Hofu |
Semi | 1:04:14 | - | Mar 18 | Yamaguchi Japan Industrial Teams Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi |
Marathon | 2:16:13 | - | Feb 5 | Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Oita |
2011
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:19.91 | - | Nov 26 | Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji |
30Kilometr | 1:35:01 | - | Feb 27 | Kumamoto Kumanichi 30K, Kumamoto |
2010
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:21.85 | - | Dec 4 | Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama |
10000m | 29:02.84 | - | Nov 20 | Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama |
10000m | 29:17.03 | - | Oct 23 | Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:17.38 | - | Sep 26 | Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama |
Semi | 1:02:56 | - | Mar 21 | Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi |
2009
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20Kilometr | 1:00:39 | - | Oct 17 | Tachikawa Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Race 20km, Tachikawa |
2008
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:57 | - | Mar 9 | Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto |
2007
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:54 | - | Jul 8 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
10000m | 30:10.55 | - | Jun 8 | Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo |
5000m | 14:09.53 | - | May 26 | Yokohama |
10000m | 30:18.22 | - | May 19 | Tokyo Kanto Collegiate Championships, Tokyo |
10000m | 29:27.15 | - | Apr 29 | Yokohama |
2005
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 52.57 | - | Oct 23 | Okayama Kokutai National Junior Sports Festival, Okayama |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Shota Yamada's Half Marathon personal best?
Shota Yamada's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:56, set on Mar 21, 2010 in Yamaguchi (JPN).
Which events does Shota Yamada compete in?
Shota Yamada competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.
How did Shota Yamada perform in 2023?
2023 season best: 2:33:12, set on Aug 27, 2023. Last competition: Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo on Aug 27, 2023, 2:33:12.